For the week of October 30th thru November 6th, be sure to read your Rising Sign as well:
Aries
There is nothing more you would like to do but take greater control over your own life and destiny. However, it may have seemed of late that all sorts of things keep getting in the way, requiring you to put some of those things up on the shelf for now. You may think that you can handle it all, and do everything. But trying to do all the things: the things that you want to do; the things that you are obligated to do; and the things that you MUST do, will thoroughly exhaust you. Aries can handle a lot. But there are limits, even for you. And that probably means focusing on those things that you MUST do first. And if you are receiving resistance from within.. know that you’ve probably reached your limit. Give yourself some space and grace, honoring your inner knowing of when too much is too much. And if you are needing help, ask yourself, who are the helpers in your life right now? And where are you going to find them? You may not want to reach out right now, there could be an inclination to sort things out on your own, but know that some things cannot be handled entirely on your own. It can also be a good time to create lists, and take notes… who are the helpers? And who can you truly rely on going forward?
Taurus
Now that Venus has returned to Libra she is trying to restore the balance in our lives. That can include creating greater balance within. Moderation and balance are keys to a healthier and more productive life and lifestyle for Taurus. And sometimes in order to achieve greater balance in your life you’re going to need a little help. Whether that’s advice, consulting an expert, a coach or a professional… establishing that balance in your life can make all the difference. That could also mean returning to a former routine, old habits and health regimens that previously worked out. Sometimes we just need a refresher in our lives. And if you were to establish a more balanced life and lifestyle, what might that mean for you? What are the things you might want to cut out once and for all? And what new habits or routines would you like to revisit going forward? Also know that if you’ve been feeling at something of a standstill lately, Venus retrograde can help with that as well. Instead of trying to do everything at once, do things in stages. Trying to force things now will only create more resistance. You do have goals to achieve, but trying to achieve them all at once could prove to be overwhelming. Pace yourself. Start with that one thing in front of you right now, and then go from there.
Gemini
This week retrograde Mercury enters the heart of the Sun, forming and exact conjunction in Scorpio. This is the beginning of the next Mercury cycle. The reason this is important for Gemini is that Mercury is your ruling planet, and the beginning of this cycle sets the tone for the next 4 months. Mercury has a great deal to do with our health and well-being. In particular those things that support your health and well-being. That includes things like diet, your daily routines, any exercise regimens, and those people and experts, including medical practitioners who can help you to establish healthier patterns. If there something which you are wishing to improve? This could be from a health perspective. But it could also have to do with your mind, any skill sets, or things that you are wishing to learn more about? What mental habits might you want to improve? Better focus? Concentration? Ultimately this is about the sorts of things that you might want to make your primary focus for the next 4 months of the Mercury cycle. If done successfully you are likely to see improvements, not only in your physical health, but your mental health and well-being, as well as productivity in both your work and personal life.
Cancer
The retrogrades of Mercury and Venus have been giving you permission to cut back, and in some cases to say No altogether. This is not to isolate you altogether. In fact the choices we are making now, are for the purpose of making more room for the people, things, and experiences that you are needing most in order to get you on track with your future goals and destiny. This could include reconnecting with certain people, or returning to the past in other ways, in order to either solidify those connections, or remind you of why you had parted in the first place. Either way, this is for the purpose of not only finding your people and your place in the world, but also to find greater inner harmony and balance in your life. And in this way find healing. One of the things you may find this week is the necessity to recalibrate some of the goals that you’ve established for yourself. You may ask yourself; are these realistic? Are they achievable? Or have I bit off more than I can chew? This week is not so much about giving up on your big vision for the future, as it is about making some practical adjustments. If you came up against delays, obstacles or resistance, rather than fighting against them, focus on the things that you do have control over, and the things that you can do. And go from there.
Leo
In order to make the most of the next few months, Leo is being asked to approach their big vision for the future with both confidence, but also a bit of charming humility thrown in. This is not about giving up on your vision, but to reexamine your motives, making sure that you are approaching your dreams for the right reasons. There is no room for entitlement or grandiosity with the South Node in Loe. What there is room for is greater authenticity, a deep sense of dignified pride in who you are and what you have to offer, as well as the belief that what you are offering to the world, will truly make the world grander in some way. The humility comes when you recognize that you can not achieve your goals and your big vision for the future without the aide of others. This is the Leo who rises to the occasion when receiving their rewards, by giving credit to all those who made their vision possible. Now it may also seem that progress is riddled with delays, diversions and obstacles. If that is the case, know that in some way these delays could prove to be fortuitous. And if you can’t completely fulfill your goals now, focus on those things that you can do in the mean time. Perhaps approach your goal in stages. Taking one step at a time, one day at a time. This is a time of adjustment. Not a time to give up.
Virgo
On Wednesday, your ruling planet Mercury will make an exact conjunction with the Sun (cazimi) in the sign of Scorpio. It is referred to as the inferior conjunction because this is when Mercury and the Earth are on the same side of the Sun, and therefore close to each other in their orbits. This also begins the next 4 month Mercury cycle. This is important, for the ideas, thoughts, and things that we are learning as we approach the conjunction are going to set the tone for the whole 4 month period. Therefore you might want to ask yourself: What are those things, ideas and thoughts that you wish to preoccupy your mind with? If there are qualities of the mind that you would like to further develop or improve, what might these be? Do you want to be more laser focussed? Do you want to improve your memory? Or learn more about a certain subject? Perhaps a subject that could improve your mind and perceptions in some way? If you are wanting to learn a new skill, or research something this would be a good period to do so. Truths can be revealed, and secrets exposed, when we begin to delve into our own minds, and discover what had been hidden there all along. Dare to be enlightened. And dare to enlighten others along the way. So much can be discovered during the Mercury cycles that begin in the sign of Scorpio. You may never see things quite the same way again.
Libra
Now that Venus has returned to Libra for some unfinished business she aims to restore the balance, and create greater fairness, equanimity and restore the harmony. She may have her work cut out for her, but she also has a great deal of help in order to achieve this. It could even feel as if certain alliances are being formed, while others are falling away. The intention is to allow those who share a destiny together to be able to find one another. Not only is this practical for achieving our goals, but it is also a piece of our healing journey that we are embarking on for the next few months. That can include achieving a sense of belonging. Of feeling like you’ve found your community. Of forming ties with those who share a common ideal or some big vision for the future. It can also include releasing those ties that are no longer serving you, and may in fact be preventing you from achieving your big vision for the future. And if that is the case, know that whatever is being released is making space for better alliances, and better opportunities to be able to come in. The fates are teaming up with Venus over the next several weeks, in order to re-write some of the tapestries, some of the alliances of our lives, bringing us more in touch with our destiny and those who will be journeying with us along the way.
Scorpio
On Wednesday, retrograde Mercury in Scorpio will make an exact conjunction with the Sun, initiating its next 4 month cycle. For those Scorpios who have 9-15º of Scorpio Rising, or are born on or around the 4th of November, this could prove to be a significant year ahead, and/or Solar Return for starting new initiatives related to Mercury: Beginning a new study; Learning a new skill, Revisiting an old subject that you might want to learn more about; or learning how to use your voice in positive ways. It can also be used to improve your health and well-being by creating new and better habits and routines in your life. Scorpio is a sign of self-improvement and personal growth. So this is valid for all Scorpios. If you are wanting to improve your mind and its perceptions in any way, setting the intention to do so over the next 4 months could prove to be beneficial. Expect to see results as soon as 2 months from now when Mercury makes its superior conjunction. Scorpio is a sign of discovery, of research, focus and sometimes even obsession. So if there is something that you are being drawn to, almost inexorably so, you might want to give it some sort of consideration. Just know that whatever the prevailing ideas you hold at the beginning of the Mercury cycle, will probably be trending for you over the next 4 months.
Sagittarius
Back at the end of August a plan was beginning to formulate. Some sort of big vision was beginning to take hold. With Jupiter in the fire sign of Leo, many a Sagittarius may have found themselves drawn in a whole new direction. One that is filled with promise and maybe even a bit of hope. At that time, not only were you looking at things from a whole new perspective, but you were also being given the tools to be able to make your vision a closer reality. Know also that it is also capable of bringing some sort of healing in the end. However, since then, there may have been some delays. Perhaps a few detours or even obstacles for some. And it is at this time that it becomes evident that some sort of adjustment may need to be made. This may require you to streamline. Cutting back where you need to cut back. Perhaps releasing some goals altogether that might prove to be too much of a distraction. And instead of trying to accomplish everything, all at once, focus in on the things that are most necessary in order to make your goals real. Take things in stages. Put one foot in front of the other, and let go of the extraneous things that are just getting in the way. It will soon become evident what it is that you are needing to focus on, while letting the other things go.
Capricorn
Back in the Summer months some sort of vision for the future was beginning to take root. However, that is also when your ruling planet, Saturn, had stationed for its retrograde phase, turning your focus within. During the retrograde phase of Saturn we often feel like we are going back over old history, sorting out things that you had thought you had already sorted. Yet here they are again. Like old mementos resurfacing, keep the ones that matter, repurpose or re-home the rest. You are going over old ground for good measure, sorting and reorganizing your life, piece by piece. Once again, there is no rush here. Saturn always asks us to place one foot in front of the other, step by step. And although you had that big vision pulling at you, this was more about laying the foundation for the big vision to become actualized. There is no forcing things when it comes to you, or your ruling planet during its retrograde phase. That will only increase resistance and exhaust you in the end. You want to do things the right way. And this week will make it evident for where you need to readjust the plan or timeline, in order to do so. If boundaries had become eroded, reset them. If things feel disorganized, reorganize. Review your plans. Think of your end goals. Then make whatever adjustments are needed in order to get there.
Aquarius
This is a week of adjustments and healing. Last Summer some sort of big vision for the future was emerging. But in order to make that vision a closer reality there may have been a few detours, obstacles or delays getting in the way. Recognize that these may have been fortuitous, for they were trying to show you what needs to be reenforced in order for that vision to become manifest. Also know that there is no forcing things when your ruling planet, Saturn, is in its retrograde phase, which it has been since late July and will be until December. Doing so will only create even more resistance. This has not been about giving up on that big vision, it just may be that there were more important things that were needing to take precedence. However, in order to streamline things, it may become apparent where you need to better shore up any boundaries that had become eroded, or where you have become over-extended, and consequently overwhelmed. Adjustments are needing to be made. But know also that there is something significant about the years when the Nodes of the Moon and the eclipses fall in your sign. Great beginnings and great endings occur in these years in which certain people are brought closer to you, while you may find yourself parting company with others. The fates are weaving their tapestries. And in doing so aim to bring greater healing in the process.
Pisces
At the end of August, your ruling planet Jupiter, newly entered into the sign of Leo, was designing some sort of vision for the future. And due to an exact trine to Saturn, the one who makes things happen, some sort of plan was beginning to unfold. However, whenever Saturn is retrograde, as it has been since the Summer and will be until December 10th, things have this way of being a lot more involved than originally anticipated. Delays occur. There are other obligations and things to be ironed out. And things just feel very much like they are being drawn out. And maybe even more costly than originally anticipated. Know that this is a process. And it is at this juncture of the cycle, that we are having this week, that we are being asked to make certain adjustments. That may be about making adjustments to the plan, and the ways to actualize your goals. But it is not about giving up on the original vision. That is still valid. It just may require some replanning, or even going back to the drawing board in order to make this happen. Also know that by the time that Saturn stations direct in December, that you will begin to see things moving forward. There will still be some more minor adjustments in January. But ultimately this is about actualizing that original vision. And so the process unfolds.